6 Lagos traders buried amid grief, renewed calls for justice

Author: Innocent AnabaPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

6 Lagos traders buried amid grief, renewed calls for justice

Six traders killed at the Owode Onirin International Motor Spare Parts Market in Lagos were buried in Ikorodu. They died during a police shooting in August 2025 amid a controversial takeover of the market. Families of the victims are demanding justice, while four police officers have been charged with conspiracy and murder, but relatives believe the main perpetrator has yet to be prosecuted.

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